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    Vehicle recommendation (4 seat, sporty, manual, reliable)

    I think VW only ever sold one of those to @Zee09 :ROFLMAO: All kidding aside, I always thought it was underrated and a good looker.
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    Mazda CX-30 vs Subaru Crosstrek (XV)

    I agree, except for Quattro, X-drive, and SH-AWD ;) But seriously...isn't the WRX the only Subaru that has actual torque vectoring and doesn't just use brakes for minimizing slippage? The systems listed above are legitimate mechanical torque-vectoring systems.
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    Home Prices Remain Strong- currently 21 percent of all homes are sold ABOVE listing price

    My only thought in cases like that where a house sits for half a year and only price drops by 1% or so (what's the point of reducing only $5K on a $500K house I have no idea) is thinking that these sellers obviously are not bound to contingencies on whatever purchase they are making (or have...
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    Hair loss treatment anyone

    I started thinning shortly after starting college, likely due to a lack of nutrition in my diet?!? That said if I could grow it back I don't think I would...I shave it twice a week with a razor and the convenience of not having hair is just too good. Also, no one messes with a bald guy :)
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    Pet prescriptions

    I assume you used Canadavet. I use it for my dog's Simparica trio flea/tick/heartworm. Great setup with no more annual exams/prescriptions and it costs less too.
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    Post your dry dog food

    I rotate flavors of Fromm 4-star or Gold large breed for my dog...good stuff.
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    United international flight diverted because pilot forgot his passport

    Somewhat related...just yesterday my dad made it through airport security despite forgetting his ID. Domestic flight of course, but color me surprised that TSA could still get him through and on to the flight. He had a picture of his passport on his phone, which was useless, but he just so...
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    New tool thread

    All the gloves were 50% off just this past weekend.
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    Retirement investing...

    Yeah but the last decade has been an anomaly and you are not going to get 10% annually if you are invested properly (conservatively) for actually drawing off of the account like the OP is wanting to do.
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    Vehicle recommendation (4 seat, sporty, manual, reliable)

    So new? If so, you have about 4 options that meet all your wants and needs: Corolla GR Jetta GLI Civic SI Elantra N The GR and N are going to be a notch above as far as performance out of the factory, but the GLI is very easily and cheaply brought right into the mix...not sure about the SI. As...
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    What are you doing right now?

    Glad I'm not the only one dealing with snow. I guess I'm not done snowblowing yet this year.
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    Wiring Discoveries In An Old House

    Can confirm. I mean, I truly don't understand why people can't just stay on the sidewalk and not in my grass.
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    These annoying pop up adds

    Yeah, I don't get anything. Try a browser extension.
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    What are you doing right now?

    I'd say not even close to comfortable, let alone retirement in general with only $100 per month. What are you assuming for rate of return? 35 years investing $100 monthly at an APY of 3% (you said "safe") is less than $75K.
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    Retirement investing...

    I wouldn't say it's a "corrupt little game" as long as they never hid that information or lied about their policies. Not the greatest circumstances for sure, but you can't really fault your company on that for something that you could have looked into 10 years ago when you began employment. I...
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    M18 mid-torque impact wrench

    Yeah I did see that deal...good value but I will barely use one wrench a handful of times a year let alone 2.
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    M18 mid-torque impact wrench

    Thanks, yes really I was eyeing and comparing the 2962 and the 2855. I agree that I'd rather buy a unit that is the best choice for my more routine tasks even if it can't handle a once in a decade job like a crank bolt. I mis-spoke and have 2.0 batteries and not 1.5...still small obviously but I...
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    M18 mid-torque impact wrench

    For anyone that has the Milwaukee M18 mid torque, is there any general automotive job that you've run into that it couldn't handle? I'm in the market for an M18, and honestly even the compact version might fit my needs as basically it'll be used for lug nut removal, mower blades, etc. but I also...
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    Jetta GLI - overlooked?

    I've been happy with my 2019. I have the 6-speed...not the greatest manual but in my case the manual was the reason I bought it. I was cross shopping used against an A4 but they are much harder to find in a row your own variant. DSG I would've taken the 4-ringed cousin all day long for Quattro...
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    EBC Rotors/pads vs Akebono/Powerstop?

    Yeah I have no need for any of the "colored" EBC pads on the MDX. The black Ultimax 2 sound to be as good or better than OE which is fine with me. When it comes time to replace the pads on the GLI I'll want something a bit more capable.
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